Following Thursday’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, the final before the company’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view, here is the updated official card for Sunday:
TNA Bound For Glory 2013
TNA World Heavyweight Title
No Disqualification Match
-Bully Ray (c) vs. AJ Styles
TNA World Tag-Team Titles
-Gunner & James Storm (c) vs. Winner of the pre-show Gauntlet Match
TNA X-Division Title
Ultimate X Match
-Manik (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe
TNA Knockouts Title
-ODB (c) vs. Gail Kim vs. Brooke Tessmacher
Main Event Mafia Battle
-Sting vs. Magnus
-Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode
-An appearance by Ethan Carter III
TNA Bound For Glory Pre-Show
Gauntlet Match
-Christopher Daniels & Kazarian vs. Joseph Park & Eric Young vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Bro-Mans (Bro-Mans have the benefit of the final entry into the Gauntlet.)
Make sure to visit SESCOOPS.COM this Sunday for the absolute best TNA Bound For Glory live pay-per-view results coverage on the internet.
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-Detroit-based hip-hop artist Jon Connor referenced WWE in his BET Awards “cypher” on Tuesday. During his freestyle rhyme, Connor dropped a line about a hypothetical match between WWE Hall Of Famer Andre The Giant and current WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan. The context in which he used the rhyme was basically to point out the difference in their physical sizes. You can check out the video online if interested at HipHopDX.com.
-The Slam! Wrestling website has a featured article up on their website regarding former WWE Superstar and founding nWo member Scott Hall’s return to Canada. If interested, you can check out the article online at Slam.Canoe.ca.
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The TOPPS trading card company have officially released a new WWE trading card set based on lists of the greatest champions in company history. Their lists, which interestingly enough exclusive WWE Hall Of Famers “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels, among many others, are as follows:
Top Ten WWE Champions:
1. John Cena
2. Triple H
3. The Rock
4. The Undertaker
5. CM Punk
6. Sheamus
7. Brock Lesnar
8. Eddie Guerrero
9. The Miz
10. JBL
Top Ten World Heavyweight Champions:
1. The Undertaker
2. Triple H
3. Randy Orton
4. Batista
5. Sheamus
6. Rey Mysterio
7. Kane
8. CM Punk
9. Booker T
10. Daniel Bryan
Top Ten WWE Intercontinental Champions:
1. Randy Orton
2. Rey Mysterio
3. Christian
4. Kofi Kingston
5. Cody Rhodes
6. Wade Barrett
7. Dolph Ziggler
8. William Regal
9. Santino Marella
10. Ezekiel Jackson
Top Ten WWE Tag-Team Champions:
1. D-Generation X
2. Team Hell No
3. Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero
4. Big Show & Kane
5. Kofi Kingston & R-Truth
6. Air Boom
7. ShoMiz
8. Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes
9. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
10. Primo & Epico
Huge Update On The Undertaker’s Opponent For WrestleMania XXX
-For those interested, there is yet another new interview with TNA Impact Wrestling star Austin Aries promoting Sunday’s “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view online at Xfinity.Comcast.net.
-TNA has released their first ever official t-shirt for company owner and new on-air heel authority figure, Dixie Carter, on their ShopTNA.com website. For those curious, you can check out a photo of the new t-shirt below:
The following are highlights from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:
On meeting up with Shane McMahon in New York City this week: “Great hooking up with Shane McMahon for a few minutes while I was between meetings Tuesday in NYC. Shane looks great and honestly has seemingly never been in better shape. He’s head of a company in China working in the cable/satellite TV world and affiliated projects so he is staying busy notwithstanding having a lovely wife and three healthy, strapping sons. Funny how one remembers things of significance in wrestling jargon but it was 17 years ago when Shane and his wife married which marked the week that JJ Dillon abruptly left WWE and Bruce Prichard and I were in South Africa producing a TV show for WWE’s TV affiliate there. I think that was the show that I worked on commentary with Honky Tonk Man. Damn….17 years…man, how things change and time flies.”
On what he feels Hulk Hogan should do with his future in wrestling: “I have no dog in the hunt and nor do I know any insider “dirt” but for my two cents Hulk Hogan would be better off re-signing with WWE in a limited role that would put him back in the global, WWE mix and add a jolt to his career which never hurts anyone than re-signing with TNA. Even though Hogan says he has ‘one more match left in him’ that fact, if true, is irrelevant to my way of thinking. Hogan’s opportunity to do PR work, appear occasionally at live events and on a timely basis on TV and to have his likeness on more, sellable products is logical to me. If it is the dollars holding this matter up as in a bigger guarantee now and not willing to wait on the WWE business model to generate more, new Hogan bucks, then the deal may be simply and only about the immediate cash which isn’t a sin either.”
On the lack of time limits in pro wrestling today: “One thing that hurts pro wrestling today is the elimination of all time limits and a logical set of rules that cause matches to end. The elimination of time limits, on TV and at live events, eliminates a long established conclusion to a match of which many things can spin off.”
On The Rhodes Brothers winning the WWE Tag-Team Championships: “The last two segments of RAW were specifically good as the Rhodes boys won the tag titles from the Shield thanks to the Big Show’s holiday ham sized right hand. Arguably not the greatest method for the Rhodes family to win but, the bottom line, the grandsons of a plumber became WWE Tag Champions in a division that until recently hasn’t had much cache.”
Check out the complete blog online at JRsBarBQ.com.
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According to the new 2014 WWE Superstar calendar being sold on their official WWEShop.com website, the following are the dates listed for the company’s 2014 pay-per-view events:
-January 26th
-February 23rd
-April 6th
-May 4th
-June 1st
-June 29th
-July 20th
-August 17th
-September 21st
-October 26th
-November 23rd
-December 14th
TNA has made some interesting moves recently regarding scheduled Impact Wrestling television tapings. As of today, TNA no longer has taping dates listed for December 5th or December 19th on their schedule.
Originally, the December 5th date was scheduled for Chattanooga, Tennessee, and while the December 19th date may have never been officially reported to the public, there was a location for that television taping as well.
Additionally, TNA apparently has no tickets on sale for their November 21st Impact Wrestling television taping in Baltimore, Maryland, despite early word that there were tickets available, but that the advance for the show was terrible. According to one report, fans who called asking about tickets for the Baltimore taping were told to try again next week, despite nothing official being reported about the event being canceled.
For what it’s worth, the TNA Impact Wrestling television taping on December 27th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is still on their currently advertised schedule.
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Top UFC lightweight contender and one of the winner’s of season one of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, Diego Sanchez, spoke about his infamous “Yes!” chant being borrowed and made famous in the world of pro wrestling by Daniel Bryan during a recent UFC 166 pre-fight interview on Thursday in Houston, Texas.
Sanchez, who started the “Yes!” chant as he would walk to the scale for weigh-ins, as well as during his walk to the octagon at his UFC fights years ago, spoke about how Bryan took the chant and made it a cross-over chant recognized by WWE fans. Sanchez said he reached out to Bryan to talk to him about it, but claimed Bryan never got back to him. Sanchez did mention that he has no ill will towards Bryan for using the chant, and noted that Bryan has given him credit for creating the chant in various media interviews.
Sanchez stopped using the chant on a regular basis, but told MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, when asked if he would bring the chant back this weekend at UFC 166, “if the fans want the ‘Yes!,’ they’re gonna get the ‘Yes!'”
Diego Sanchez challenges top-ranked UFC lightweight contender and former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez this Saturday on pay-per-view.
For those interested, you can check out the complete UFC 166 pre-fight interview with Diego Sanchez online at MMAFighting.com.
DIRECT LINK TO ARTICLE: WWE Close To Signing STING To A Contract
Former WWE Superstar John Morrison recently spoke with The Sports Courier’s Fred Richani for a lengthy interview regarding his future in pro wrestling, his work with UFC heavyweight contender Roy “Big Country” Nelson and numerous other topics.
You can watch the full interview, which runs over 30 minutes in length, below. The following is a breakdown of what is discussed and when:
Time Codes:
00:22 Life after WWE
03:00 Health
03:53 Choosing wrestling over acting/modeling
05:50 Working with UFC fighter Roy Nelson
06:40 MMA vs. Pro Wrestling
7:26 Over-saturation with too many WWE/UFC shows?
11:03 Stigma with wrestlers in Hollywood
13:21 Out Of Your Mind Fitness
15:48 Missed opportunities?
17:30 Rising above WWE midcard
20:35 Honesty
21:46 Best/Worst WWE Moments
23:49 Inventing Starship Pain
25:06 TNA
26:13 WWE films
26:45 Miz
28:35 Dream Match
29:16 Advice
29:54 Melina
30:33 Future
Huge Update On The Undertaker’s Opponent For WrestleMania XXX In 2014
In a recent interview with The Daily Star out of the United Kingdom, TNA Impact Wrestling performer Chavo Guerrero spoke about what he feels the late Eddie Guerrero would think of today’s pro wrestling product.
“I don’t think he’d like it too much the way it is now, because it is hard for a young wrestler to get that seasoned experience,” noted Guerrero. He continued, “You can disguise it all you want with explosions and pyro and entrances, but when it comes down to it in the ring, it’s you and that other person. That’s it.”
Guerrero concluded, “People don’t get the chance to travel these days and learn how to wrestle, how to perfect this art.”
Check out the complete interview online at DailyStar.co.uk.
The following are highlights from a recent Busted Open Radio interview with TNA Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle:
On how he feels after rehab: “I feel great. I’m a lot healthier now and a lot more clear minded. I feel a lot better right now. I needed the break. I needed to do what I did and I feel a lot better now.”
On going through WWE sponsored rehab and his connection to the company: “The WWE program has been amazing. They have done a lot for me and they continue to. I work with them still. They’re amazing at what they do. They have had so many guys go through recovery and still are in recovery. We have a weekly chat every Wednesday night at 7pm. It’s really beneficial for everybody.”
On whether or not he felt pressure to return in time for Bound For Glory: “No. I didn’t think I was going to be a part of it. I found out last week. I’m very glad I am, but I was supposed to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and that was pretty much it. I’m very excited to be working with Bobby Roode. I think he is the best wrestler today and to have a match with him at Bound For Glory is going to be amazing for me.”
On what he has learned about himself throughout recovery: “Basically putting God first. Realizing my whole life has been revolved around me and high expectations of myself and never really enjoying what I have done and what I have accomplished, whether it be in the Olympics or in pro wrestling. I have never really been satisfied. It led to a lot of depression and turmoil. It’s about going easy on yourself and patting yourself on the back every once in a while, which I’ve never done. With anything it’s putting things in perspective a little bit. What I do is a job. My marriage and my kids are more important than that. I don’t think I ever looked at it that way until now.”
On what it’s like coming back to TNA after a lengthy absence: “There was a lot of uncertainty. Thank God the company is still going. They’re still kicking it in high gear, but hearing about the changes from the outside in looked a little scary. But once I got to TV last week everybody is still giving their highest performance and doing the best that they can. Everybody is working hard. We need to unite as one and try to make this a better product. I think we have done that the last month or two. I love the Dixie heel turn. I think that was awesome. It comes down to the writers in creative and the wrestlers really coming together and making it a full team effort.”
On whether or not he feels this is the most important Bound For Glory in history: “I believe it is. Right now we need a great show. We need a five star show. It’s only going to help us. With the changes we have made we have to prove to the fans that we have the ability to have that five star show. We HAVE to have one.”
On changes he would make if he were in charge of TNA: “I would have a better way of organizing things. I would have a lot more rehearsal. I would have talent come to the ring every hour of the day and just rehearse and go over and just ram it down their throats so that they have it right when they come to the show that night. We have been doing that. Have we been doing it enough? Yes and no. But I don’t want it to become, and it’s not in any means a WCW, but you don’t want it to become where the talent says what they want to say and the story isn’t going to go anywhere because the writers and the talent aren’t really talking. I don’t want it to become that. I want it to become more organized like the way Vince McMahon runs the show. That’s how I was brought in and for seven years that’s how I was taught. I believe TNA is going in that direction now.”
On whether or not he would re-sign Hulk Hogan: “Oh yeah! A lot of people would say no but look what this guy has done for wrestling. Anytime he goes out he gets the loudest cheer. It doesn’t matter if he is wrestling or not. Hogan is a talent you want in your company and I have a lot of respect for him. I didn’t have a lot of respect for him when he first started, but I really didn’t know him because I didn’t watch wrestling when I first started. But getting to know him and seeing what he has done for the business, I would say heck yeah, you want to sign that guy.”
On who he feels is the next face of TNA: “I really like Magnus right now. I love his promos skills and his wrestling has gotten a lot better. I would really love to re-push Samoa Joe. He is a cornerstone of the company and sometimes I feel like we are not utilizing him right. That guy can carry the company. He can carry any company. AJ Styles has done a tremendous job, but when you look at the young talent, there are a lot out there that have the ability. Right now stepping up it’s hard. I love Bobby Roode. James Storm is another guy we have kind of thrown by the wayside a little bit. He has talent up the wazoo. Those are the guys I believe will be the future.”
Check out the complete interview online at Facebook.com/bustedopenradio.
Huge Backstage Update On TNA’s Plans For Kurt Angle After Bound For Glory
According to one source, WWE is apparently puzzled as to why Brie Bella is not more over as a babyface right now. The general consensus is that she came off on the “Total Divas” reality show as a super-babyface, unlike her twin-sister Nikki Bella, who at times came off as a heel.
Considering the fact that she came off as such a babyface on the show, WWE reportedly failed to understand why she didn’t receive more sympathy from the fans during the beat down she suffered at the hands of Tamina Snuka and AJ Lee on this past Monday’s edition of WWE RAW.
Obviously, Total Divas represents a small percentage of the fan base that watches RAW, and the demographics are very different, however some in the company fail to make that connection.
Speaking of Bella, as noted previously, current plans call for her to challenge AJ Lee for the WWE Divas Championship at the upcoming WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view.
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[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]
The word in WWE is that John Cena will not be appearing live in person on any WWE televised programming until the October 28th edition of WWE RAW. Cena will make his live return with the company at the WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view on Sunday, October 27th, and return to WWE television the next Monday night.
As far as Cena’s role when he returns, many have questioned if he will be on RAW or SmackDown, since he is challenging for Alberto Del Rio’s World Heavyweight Championship in his return match, and the World Heavyweight Championship is seen more as a SmackDown-brand title, whereas the WWE Championship is seen more as a RAW-brand title. The plan, as of right now, is for Cena to appear on both RAW and SmackDown following the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view, leading up to the Survivor Series pay-per-view in November. Following the Survivor Series event, Cena is scheduled to go on the road for WWE live events, but only appear on television on RAW on Monday night’s.
DIRECT LINK: Video Of John Cena’s Road To Recovery
[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]
-According to reports, WWE has generated $20 million this year in corporate sponsorship income. By comparison, in 2008, prior to switching to the PG format, WWE generated $7.4 million in sponsorship income.
-Part two of the Sean Waltman interview on the Steve Austin Show is now available online at PodcastOne.com. During the interview, it was revealed that one of the guests on next week’s edition of the show will be former WWE and TNA executive Bruce Prichard.
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The following are highlights of a VOC Wrestling Nation interview with former TNA Knockout Thea “Rosita” Trinidad:
On her new movie, “Army of the Damned”: “Tommy Dreamer introduced me to the producer and director, who were wrestling fans. As soon as he saw how Dreamer and I interacted, they decided (to pair us together). It’s really cool; we have a great cast and I feel like everyone was picked perfectly for their roles. There were some scenes in there where I was legitimately scared. I can’t wait for everyone to see it. The movie will be available worldwide on January 14.”
On her career aspirations: “I’ve always loved acting, and I always thought that acting was just getting me prepared for wrestling, but then I fell in love with it. I’m going to pursue acting, but I’m going to keep up with wrestling because I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished everything that I want to accomplish yet.”
On having a desire to work in the WWE: “Absolutely. Since I was four years old, I knew that this was something I wanted to do. This was my dad’s dream as well. He took me to WWE events as a child all the time. I knew from a young age that this was something I wanted to do – being the women’s champion, working Wrestlemania. Some people get into wrestling because they want to do it for a living, they’re happy working the independents or just wrestling anywhere, and they don’t care about working for WWE; for me, I’m not fully (fulfilled yet) in my wrestling career. Plus, I’ve only been doing it for 5 years and I have a long way to go.”
On working with big names in TNA: “It’s incredible. Walking into TNA and seeing everyone I grew up loving was such an amazing experience. Hulk Hogan was my dad’s favorite. Last 9/11, I got the chance to talk to Hogan for an hour about our experiences with 9/11 (Thea’s father passed away during the attack). I walked away from that conversation thinking, “wow, I just got to talk to Hulk Hogan. It’s validation for me that I’ve made it, and I’m proving people wrong that said I could never get there.”
On her relationship with TNA: “I didn’t leave on bad terms. The door is never closed. I don’t have any bad feelings toward anybody, and I will never burn a bridge. Tommy Dreamer got me my tryout, Terry Taylor signed my contract, and D’Lo was there with me from the start. My best friends were made at TNA. I have amazing memories.”
On “Total Divas”: “I do watch it. I met Naomi in 2010 when I tried out for WWE. She is such a star. I also have the utmost respect for Nati. (WWE is) putting so much into their up and coming talent and I think it’s great.”
Check out the complete interview online at VOCNation.com.
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As noted previously, WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross was in New York City this week for a variety of business meetings. It is believed that JR was having meetings related to both his one man show, which he recently toured the United Kingdom with, as well as his planned autobiography. The belief is that Ross will definitely put out his highly-anticipated autobiography, it’s just a matter of which company it will be with, and in what form.
In addition to his business meetings, we noted that JR met with Shane McMahon, which he made sure to include a photo of on his official Twitter account. Also, Ross met with former WWE creative team member and Major League Wrestling (MLW) founder Court Bauer.
What Is Jim Ross’ Future In Wrestling? Will He Go To TNA? Find Out HERE!
[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]
– WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel has published a new article on WWE.com looking at “10 Overlooked Managers You Need to Know” – including The Jackl, Paul Jones, Skandor Akbar, Coach, Frenchy Martin and more.
– When asked about his thoughts on World Heavyweight champion Alberto Del Rio on Twitter, Jim Ross said, “Good man. Tough guy. Love to see him be more aggressive. ”
– In the latest “Outside the Ring” WWE Youtube show, CM Punk plays wiffle ball in Chicago:
“Join CM Punk in Chicago as he attempts to hit a homer with a chair at “Woody’s Wiffle Ball Classic” and meets some of the members of the WWE Universe at Wizard World.”
Apparently all current WWE talent have moral clauses, and the company directive is that talent that have inappropriate photos or videos in the public will not be hired as on-air performers. Whether or not this becomes an issue with negotiating with Hulk Hogan, who has a sex tape that is out in the public, remains to be seen.
Of course, with Hogan, there is a double-standard due to his star power, and it could be viewed as a different situation in that Hogan was allegedly unaware that he was being filmed, and didn’t condone its’ release in the first place.
Huge Backstage Update On Hulk Hogan’s Future – WWE Or TNA?
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-In addition to previously reported reasons, the WWE Tag-Team Championship change on RAW on Monday night was done in part because Vince McMahon was reportedly upset that all of the WWE Championships were held by heels.
-Apparently plans are now in place for the Big E. Langston babyface turn. According to reports, Langston is scheduled for a potential run with Curtis Axel for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The match may be added to the undercard of the upcoming WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view.
-Other matches rumored to be added to the previously announced matches for the WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view include AJ Lee vs. Brie Bella for the WWE Divas Championship and The Real Americans vs. Los Matadores.
More Secret Backstage WWE News Like The Above Story
[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]
A leaked memo that dates back a few years revealed a few things about the way Vince McMahon wants his product presented on the air – and what phrases have been specifically banned.
Vince McMahon apparently banned the phrase, “Granddaddy of them all” when referring to WrestleMania. Apparently the feeling is that the phrase makes the show feel dated and old. Additionally, no one is allowed to use the word “choke” when describing various submission holds. The Undertaker’s “Hell’s Gate” finisher was also renamed “Triangle Submission Hold” (despite the fact that it’s actually a gogoplata, which isn’t exactly the triangle choke commonly seen in MMA, even though it looks similar. Gogoplata’s are much more rare, and the only one that comes to mind is Nick Diaz’s gogoplata submission victory over Takanori Gomi at one of the final PRIDE events in the U.S., where the outcome was overruled due to Diaz popping hot for marijuana in his post-fight drug test).
Other banned phrases include “title changes hands,” which is mainly directed at the WWE announcers, and comes from WWE producer Kevin Dunn.
Also, McMahon has banned terms such as “Five Star Match” and “Match Of The Year.” Additionally, WWE announcers were informed that they should no longer read “dirt sheets” with the feeling being it influences what they might say or refer to in commentary.
Stephanie McMahon sent a memo out to the announcers, informing them that they are never to use the phrase “the referee didn’t see it” when a heel is doing something behind the referee’s back. Stephanie wrote in the memo that it makes it seem like the announcers are treating the fans like they are in grade school. She wrote that she would prefer phrases such as “the referee’s vision was impaired,” or “the referee’s vision was blocked.”
The words “hatred” and/or “hate” were banned, as well as “blood” or references to bleeding. Finally, the announcers were told never to say a talent doesn’t care about winning a particular match.
More Secret Backstage WWE News Like The Above Story
[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]
According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is being cautious/hesitant when it comes to signing smaller wrestlers and already-established talent from the independent scene.
As it pertains to smaller talent, WWE officials reportedly feel that the company already has enough smaller talent and there is not a strong need to sign smaller wrestlers at this time. WWE is looking to sign larger wrestlers who they feel have more upside and potential to be main eventers.
As for independent wrestlers, WWE is concerned that they will have to spend a lot of time breaking the “bad habits” they learned elsewhere and re-training them to work the WWE style. WWE also does not want to sign indy talent, give them exposure and then have them leave, only to make more money elsewhere as a result of their time in WWE.
Looking at the big picture, WWE is looking to utilize the Performance Center to train new talent from scratch.
– WWE.com has published a list of “The Ring’s Forgotten Big Men” – including Roadblock, Nathan Jones, “Crusher” Jerry Blackwell, 911 & more.
– During a recent interview with Temple News, Damien Sandow commented on his losing streak since winning Money in the Bank:
“Ah yes, you’re slinging mud now. Well, let me ask you something. If I have a contract that states I have a guaranteed title match, do I really need to focus on my win-loss record? Let me answer that for you-no, I don’t.”
WWE is currently running a live events tour of Mexico, with the first show taking place last night from Querataro. Here are full results from the show, which featured a few returns:
* Los Matadores beat 3MB. As you can imagine, Los Matadors were very over in Mexico.
* Wade Barrett returned to action, defeating Zack Ryder with the Bull Hammer.
* Sin Cara also returned, losing to World Heavyweight champion Alberto Del Rio. The crowd was chanting “Dos” at Del Rio and “Mistico” at Sin Cara. Del Rio won with the armbar and refused to let the hold go after the match. This brought out Rey Mysterio, who attacked Del Rio and saved Sin Cara. Rey and Sin Cara celebrated together after the match.
* Divas Champion AJ Lee defeated Natalya.
* The Wyatt Family defeated The Primetime Players.
* Damien Sandow defeated R-Truth.
* In the main event, CM Punk defeated Intercontinental champion Curtis Axel in a non-title match.
Here are photos of Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara and Wade Barrett back with WWE (links open in new window at 24Wrestling.com):
